I live in a little town called Lake Stevens, aptly named for the lake which the community surrounds. Summers get a bit busy here as everyone finds something to do water-related… swimming, skiing, kayaking, boating, fishing, rowing. We even have our own little rowing club. There’s sometimes activity on the water in winter as well, even people suited up skiing (extreme, very extreme).
At the Cove in the summer, we have “Music on the Lake,” where various local bands will come and perform, as well as outdoor movies. The town’s biggest party takes place the last weekend in July, known as Aquafest. Five blocks of Main Street are roped off and it becomes a fun little carnival with lots of games, rides, craft vendors, and food booths galore.
And it has just occurred to me, I’ve never shown pictures of the actual lake. While it was cloudy when I took these pictures, we are never lacking for sunshine in the summer.
While Internet safety is always a primary concern, I’m not too worried about those of you who like to stalk. I went to my local Wal-Mart this morning and stocked up on hunting supplies… so chances are I’m going to see you before you see me. 😀
I am joining Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha from A Cooking Pot and Twisted Tales for her series, “Echoes of My Neighbourhood,” where she challenges us all to share a photo of bits and pieces of wherever you are at any point in time.
Never A Dull Bling 
If I lived where you lived, it would be so easy to share photos. Alas, my neighborhood is quite boring!
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I’ll bet it’s not! Your parks, your bakeries, trails, the tree down the street… all good stuff! Just start snapping away!! 😀
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Oh, I do snap. Trust me, it’s not as pretty. PNW is so beautiful. But then there’s the weather, the expense . . .
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You will be surprised at what you will find when you start looking for it 🙂 Join us Judy
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Trust me, my neighborhood is not exciting. Most of the places I run aren’t exciting either, and I still do take photos of it all.
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Wow, that lake is breath-taking!
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Thank you!! 😀
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Some crazy people do triathlon’s in that lake too 🙂 We even have a 70.3 (half) IronMan…one day, eh?!!
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Oh, that’s right… you really are a crazy man! 😀 Was the water cold when you jumped in? Cuz I think me and the boy wore jackets that morning, hehe!
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no, it was quite tropical if i recall 🙂 hehe, yeah it was bloody cold and my legs felt like they were going to cramp even before the start…i had a terrible swim in that race if i recall but the boy came up with the best race quote ever when i made it to transition and he said something like “how come everyone else has got on their bikes already Dad?” And, I’m using that quote on m blog before you take it 🙂
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I love getting a glimpse of your neighborhood! Cool place–do you guys kayak?
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We don’t actually, although we’ve toyed with the idea of getting one for open-water swim training. One of us kayaks and one swims… you know, for safety sake! They’re quite inexpensive at the Sports Authority here! 🙂
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Sound like fun! I had a friend who kayaked and she would float a cooler of beer on a bungee behind her. Just something to keep in mind!
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Ohmigosh! Fabulous idea! Okay, totally gotta do it now, 😀
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Looks like a beautiful place to live. I love lake communities :). Thanks for sharing! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend! Xoxoxo.
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Thank you Alana! Yes, I love it here, and weekend is going well!! Thank you!! 😀
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Lol @ the camouflage. Those are beautiful pics….we have something similar to aquafest here called the riverfest and it also takes place in July. It’s always a good time and a great way to get out of the house!!
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Thanks Tasha! Yeah, those little festivals are great for the kids (and us), aren’t they!!
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Wow Paula ! What stunning pics…such a beautiful outlook… Hope you are well and having a great weekend 🙂
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Thank you Lynne!! Yes, it’s a great weekend! Hope yours is good too!! 🙂
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I could see all the good fun in my mind’s eye. I love the sense and feel of community. I bet everybody knows almost everyone else. I love such neighbourhoods. I can see your Summer blooming with lots of wonderful times.
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It really is fabulous to live here. It’s my heaven on earth. 😀
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You exude it 🙂
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Gorgeous pictures! Every time I see your neighborhood pictures, I think I should take a few, too. One of these days… Maybe. Love seeing your ‘hood!
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You live in a gorgeous place, you really should! I’ve enjoyed seeing the pictures you do take!! 😀
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So lovely Paula, sounds like a fun time in July!
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Thanks Lynn! It really is a fun time!! Xoxo
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It sounds like it would be xoxo
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What a beautiful place to live!
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Thank you!! 🙂
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Beautiful! The houses look really nice and big there!
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Thank you! It really is pretty! There are some very unusual houses around the lake, 😀
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Some look like they’re Victorian style.
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One in particular is… it was turned into a B&B for its uniqueness, although they actually don’t advertise. It’s totally redone and gorgeous! 🙂
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I bet! 🙂 Thanks for sharing these pics! 🙂
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Sounds like a fun place to be in the summer. Very picturesque:)
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Thank you!! It really is a great place!! 🙂
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